Free On-Rails Shooter Games on Steam
Steam currently has 489 On-Rails Shooter games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free On-Rails Shooter game rankings were last updated on 2/27/2026.
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1. Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter
Left to Survive is an action shooter game with the post-apocalyptic world setting with a base building feature. Become a hero, challenge other players, join tournaments, raid bases. Would you be able to survive in a dead world?
Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter holds the #1 spot for "best free On-Rails Shooter game on Steam" with a Player Score of 57. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 297 positive reviews and 212 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Left to Survive: Zombie Shooter on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
2. Sniper Strike: Special Ops
Intercept, eliminate and extract. It’s time to engage the enemy.Sniper Strike is a high-octane sniper experience that pits you in battle across three gameplay modes and 100's of missions. Scout through immersive environments, engage in rapid-fire combat and build the ultimate super-soldier.
Sniper Strike: Special Ops has achieved a Player Score of 59, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 368 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 225 positive reviews and 143 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/27/2018 |
| Developer | Eight Pixels Square |
| Publisher | Eight Pixels Square |
| Steam App Id | 848500 |
3. Aperture Desk Job
Introducing Aperture Desk Job — a free playable short made for the Steam Deck, set in the universe of the modestly popular Portal games.
Aperture Desk Job has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 24,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,366 positive reviews and 1,259 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
4. Aviators
An educational adventure game about Polish air personnel during World War II. Meet the pilots of the 1586 Special Destiny Squadron and join them on incredible assignments. Explore and solve puzzles to learn more about the history of Polish aviation.
Aviators has achieved a Player Score of 73, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,846 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,392 positive reviews and 454 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Aviators on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 1/24/2024 |
| Franchise | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Developer | Chronospace |
| Publisher | Instytut Pamięci Narodowej |
| Steam App Id | 2626910 |
5. War Sniper
Engage in intense warfare like never before in "War Sniper" the ultimate war game. Immerse yourself in the adrenaline-pumping action of a battlefield where snipers, tanks, and drones are your tools of destruction.
War Sniper has achieved a Player Score of 46, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 52 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 8/27/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2960870 |
6. Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game
Best Offline Shooter and Sniper Game. Warning it's addictive
Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game has achieved a Player Score of 68, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 374 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 268 positive reviews and 106 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
7. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance
Type like your life depends on it in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance! Smite the enemies of the Emperor with every keystroke spelling their demise. But every typo could mean the difference between life and death.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance has achieved a Player Score of 84, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,153 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,901 positive reviews and 252 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/22/2025 |
| Franchise | Warhammer |
| Developer | Auroch Digital |
| Publisher | Auroch Digital |
| Steam App Id | 3533730 |
8. Twin Cores
Defend a Terraforming station against hordes of enemies in this short coop-only rail-shooter! A unique mix of nostalgic arcade elements and modern coop shooter gameplay. Triumph against your foes and compete for the top of the leaderboard!
Twin Cores has achieved a Player Score of 81, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 60 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 56 positive reviews and 4 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 9/14/2022 |
| Developer | Starskeeper |
| Publisher | Starskeeper |
| Steam App Id | 2018830 |
9. Journey to Slimetopia
Venture into an unknown world in this first-person arena shooter. Tread on paths none have walked before and search for secrets to upgrade your weapons. Wield a sword and wand to face hordes of slimes gone mad. Meet curious characters and become the hero which Slimetopia awaits.
Journey to Slimetopia has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "4 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/19/2025 |
| Developer | Betula games |
| Publisher | Betula games |
| Steam App Id | 4052230 |
10. Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money
First there was the Whip/Nae Nae, now it’s time to Wear The Purp with the greatest rappers of all time*! Dance along with the Whiteboyz Wit Attitude in an epic FMV rhythm game, and celebrate the launch of their new album The Pursuit of Money.
Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free On-Rails Shooter games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 482 positive reviews and 29 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 10/9/2020 |
| Developer | MichaelArts |
| Publisher | MichaelArts |
| Steam App Id | 1411670 |
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| 69 | 11/18/2021 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 32 | 7/27/2018 | 59 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 3/1/2022 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 10 | 1/24/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 9 | 8/27/2024 | 46 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/4/2021 | 68 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 5/22/2025 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 9/14/2022 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/19/2025 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 10/9/2020 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/13/2025 | 50 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/26/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/12/2025 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/4/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/21/2021 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/7/2025 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 6/5/2022 | 57 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/28/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 5/1/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/19/2020 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 25). Sniper Strike: Special Ops on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 19). Aperture Desk Job on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 27). Aviators on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 24). War Sniper on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 10). Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, February 25). Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 5). Twin Cores on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 27). Journey to Slimetopia on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 4). Whiteboyz Wit Attitude: The Pursuit of Money on Steam. Steam Store.